Out West (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1947, Out West is a comedy and western film directed by Edward Bernds, running about 18 minutes. “The Stooges take refuge in the Red Dog Saloon, where a pretty girl named Nell informs them that the notorious Doc Barker has murdered her father and has the Arizona Kid locked up downstairs.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The stooges go out west for Shemp's health and get mixed up with some bad guys. The villains have locked up the Arizona Kid and their leader plans to marry his girl, Nell. The boys help the Arizona Kid escape and he rides to fetch the Cavalry. Somehow, the stooges manage to defeat the bad guys before the Cavalry arrives.
Who’s in it. Out West stars Shemp Howard as Shemp, Larry Fine as Larry, Moe Howard as Moe and Christine McIntyre as Nell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Out West has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out West (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Out West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Out West worth watching?
- Out West holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Out West?
- Out West stars Shemp Howard, Larry Fine, Moe Howard, Christine McIntyre and Norman Willis.
- When was Out West released?
- Out West was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.